Snow Gulch & Ext (FR 1332) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Snow Gulch & Ext (FR 1332) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Priest Lake Ranger District

7.5 mi from Newport

Maps 2,669 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period, then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Stone Johnny.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4.2 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Stone Johnny stands 1,971 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 14 consecutive days within a calendar year … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 28 cumulative days within a calendar year
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–55°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.